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Icon of the Plains: Stallion Amidst Prairie Grass in Theodore Roosevelt
Have you ever wondered what it's like to stand still and feel the earth breathe around you? In the sprawling expanse of Theodore Roosevelt Park, such moments are not just dreams but vivid realities. Especially when you encounter an icon of the plains—a majestic...
Prairie Generations: Horse Family Grazing in Theodore Roosevelt Park
Have you ever wondered how animals communicate without words? This thought struck me as I watched a horse family grazing in Theodore Roosevelt Park. Meanwhile, it was a calm day in the park, and the bond between these majestic animals felt almost tangible. This...
Majestic Mustang: Wild Stallion Roaming Theodore Roosevelt
What is it about the vast, open spaces that makes your heart race with anticipation? As I stood in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park, I prepared to find out. This wild land is home to a true grasslands guardian: a wild stallion roaming the Theodore...
Looking Across the St. Croix River at Wisconsin: Stillwater Minnesota
Have you ever stood on a bridge and felt like you were part of the skyline? That's the lifted perspective I experienced on the Stillwater Lift Bridge in Minnesota, gazing out over the serene St. Croix Valley in Wisconsin. The bridge felt like a doorway the day I took...
Young and Free Wild Horse: Foal Exploring Theodore Roosevelt
On a road trip through North Dakota, we stopped for a few days in beautiful Medora, home of the famed Medora Musical, and to Theodore Roosevelt National Park. We had heard that the park was home to elusive wild horses and I wanted to shoot them! With my camera, of...
Patriotic Stillwater: US Flag and Stillwater Lift Bridge
Have you ever wondered what makes a place truly historic? Standing at the Stillwater Historic Site, I was captivated by the historic symbolism of the US Flag and Lift Bridge. This spot in Stillwater is more than just a pretty view. Rather, it's a symbol of American...
Lighthouse Majesty: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Sunny Clouds
On a summer trip to the East Coast, we embarked on one of our biggest bucket list items, the great Outer Banks of North Carolina. The main attraction being the historic Cape Hatterras Lighthouse, the most famous lighthouse in North Carolina and one of the most...
Standing Tall: Saguaro Cacti Grouped in Organ Pipe National Monument
Traditions can be very rewarding and fun! Our newest tradition includes staying overnight for a night or two at the hauntingly beautiful Organ Pipe National Monument campground priori to heading across the border to visit the sleepy seaside vacation town of Puerto...
Clemson Tigers Stadium: Iconic Clemson Memorial Stadium
I love to stroll through the nearby college town of Clemson whenever I visit my son in northwest South Carolina. Home to the champion Clemson Tigers. The entire city is proudly draped in Clemson orange, displaying their proudness for their team. If you’ve ever seen...
Desert Bouquet: Tiger Tailed Organ Pipe Cactus and Springtime Wildflowers
How do you stay strong even in tough times? In the rough Arizona desert, this strength blooms every spring, showing nature’s determination. During my latest journey through the wilderness, I captured a breathtaking scene where tough landscape softened into bursts of...